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Former Bangi MP Kian Ming contends that Pakatan Harapan previously leveraged identity politics by mobilising non-Malay voters, drawing parallels with Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional strategies.
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Pakatan Harapan's campaign centred on governmental performance failed to resonate in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with Amanah attributing the disappointing result to the dominance of racial narratives over substantive policy discussion.
Pakatan Harapan's secretary-general has warned the coalition against engaging in divisive political competition centred on race and religion, arguing such tactics benefit no one.
Saifuddin Nasution urges Malaysians to reject identity politics and adopt performance-based governance nearly 70 years after independence, arguing divisive rhetoric masks real issues like poverty and drug abuse.